I recentely read a review of the '09 Eastern Class Championships in Sturbridge, MA and was hoping to get some extra info. The reviewer seemed to focus on the quality of the Host Conference hotel rooms rather than organization/draw of the tournament and so I was hoping to get some extra information on the former and initial input on the latter. How have people who’ve stayed on site in the past rated the rooms? All I’m really looking for is a quite place to sleep and analyze and I find it hard to believe that they wouldn’t provide that but you never know…(I’ve also already reserved my room so it’s a little moot, but just to be prepared). Secondly, how big of a draw does this tournament get? I’ve only been to small tournament before, with about 20-30 people total, and not sure what the total draw is of mid-level to large-level tournament really is, what the total number of people and how does this break down by class? Lots of Class C and B or evenly mixed or lots of Class A? Any information is appreciated, oh and did you like it?! 
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Crosstable to the Feb 29 - March 2, 2008 Eastern Open is posted on the CCA website:
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There are a multitude of restaurants available, both within the hotel and within walking distance (McDonald’s, etc.) and across the street.
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If you arrive early (or have non-playing family members), visit nearly Old Sturbridge Village (a non-profit museum:
osv.org/